Carnation plant named ‘CFPC Mango’

ABSTRACT

A new variety of carnation plant producing attractive orange flowers.

Classification: The present invention relates to a new Hybrid Dianthuscaryophyllus plant.

Variety denomination: The new plant has the varietal denomination ‘CFPCMango’.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to a new and distinct variety of carnationplant which was originated by crossing two undistributed, unpatentedseedlings as its male and female parents. The varietal denomination ofthe new variety is ‘CFPC Mango’.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

Among the novel characteristics possessed by the new variety whichdistinguish it from other varieties of which I am aware are itsattractive orange flowers which retain color without fading. When grownin a greenhouse in Salinas, Calif., in 4½ inch plastic pots, pinchedplants are about 7 inches tall and about 7 inches in diameter. Flowerdiameter averages about 1¾ inches. Foliage is about 3½ inches long andabout ⅞ inch wide at its widest point.

Asexual reproduction by propagation by cuttings of the new variety asperformed in Salinas, Calif., shows that the foregoing and otherdistinguishing characteristics come true to form and are established andtransmitted through succeeding propagation.

COMPARISON WITH PARENTS

The new variety differs from its parents in flower color.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF ILLUSTRATION

The accompanying illustration shows a typical specimen of the vegetativegrowth and flowers of the new variety depicted in color as nearly trueas it is reasonably possible to make the same in color illustration ofthis character.

DESCRIPTION OF THE NEW VARIETY

The following is a detailed description of the new variety, with colorterminology in accordance with The Royal Horticultural Society ColourChart (R.H.S.C.C.). The terminology used in color description hereinrefers to plate numbers in the aforementioned color chart. Phenotypicalexpression may vary depending upon varying environmental, seasonal andcultural conditions.

The information provided herein is based on observations of 110-day-oldplants grown inside commercial greenhouses at Salinas, Calif. The heightof plant and flower and foliage size are established as an average usingstandard commercial cultural practices.

Classification:

Botanical.—Hybrid Dianthus caryophyllus.

Commercial.—Carnation, standard disbud, type, suitable for production asa pot spray.

Plant:

Height.—About 7 inches.

Form.—Herbaceous.

Growing habit.—Semi-upright.

Blooming habit.—As a spray (pot).

Blooming season.—Year round.

Rooting time/habit.—About 18 days.

Breaking action.—Averages about 15 breaks per plant.

Mutation prone.—No.

Disease resistance.—Good, resistence to soil-borne diseases such asFusarium oxysporum, and F. graminearum and root-rots such as dampingoff, water molds and the like as is typical of carnations.

Temperature tolerance.—Wide range.

Foliage (base of plant):

Color.—Upper side: Near 136B. Lower side: Near 137A.

Size.—About 3½ inches long and about ⅞ inch wide.

Leaf base and apex.—Leaf base edge smooth, color near 138D; leaf apexedge smooth, color near 136B.

Quantity.—Numerous.

Shape.—Lanceolate.

Texture.—Smooth.

Ribs.—Central keel.

Arrangement.—Bi-lateral along stem.

Stem.—Color: Near 145B. Size: Stem diameter about {fraction (3/16)}inch.

Bud.—Shape: Ovoid. Color: Near 143C. Length: About ¾ inch. Diameter:About {fraction (7/16)} inch.

Calyx.—Sepals: About 5. Length: About ¼ inch. Width: About ¼ inch. ColorOutside: Near 143C. Inside: Near 138C.

Bloom:

Shape.—Rounded.

Size.—Diameter: About 1¾ inches. Depth: About ⅞ inch.

Borne.—As a spray.

Color.—General tonality: Orange with yellow and red markings. Upperside: Near 28C with occasional marks near 45B. Lower side: Near 29C.Center: Near 28C. Outer petals: Near 28C.

Permanence.—Dry up on receptacle.

Keeping quality.—Very good, about 3 weeks.

Fragrance.—Slight to none.

Petalage:

Quantity.—Average between 32 to 33.

Outer petal size.—Length: About 1½ inches. Width: About ¾ inch.

Central petal size.—Length: About 1¼ inches. Width: About ¾ inch.

Texture.—Smooth.

Appearance.—Shiny, petal edge finely serrated, color near 45B incontinuous very fine picotee pattern less than {fraction (1/32)} inchwidth with occasional spots near 45B and fine radial lines on abackground of 28C, no yellow markings.

Form.—Fan shaped.

Reproductive organs:

Stamen.—None.

Anthers.—None.

Filaments.—None.

Pistil.—4. Length: About ⅞ inch. Color: Whiter than 155D.

Stigma.—4. Color: Whiter than 155D.

Fertility.—Male: Sterile. Female: Good.

Ovary.—Shape: Conical. Color Base: Near 155D. Body: Near 144B. Apex:Near 144B.

Fruit.—No fruit or seed produced.

I claim:
 1. A new and distinct carnation plant of the varietysubstantially as herein shown and described.